ADB Circular Economy Sprint Series - Closing the Circle: Reducing Plastic Pollution and Promoting Green Businesses
23 September 2021 to 18 November 2021
ADB's Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department is organizing a five-part training on Circular Economy (CE) entitled Closing the Circle: Reducing Plastic Pollution and Promoting Green Businesses. This learning series, which will run from 23 September to 18 November, aims to (i) introduce the concept of circular economy, with a focus on circular plastics economy and 3R (reduce, reuse, recycle); (ii) communicate the benefits of applying CE principles to projects and programs; (iii) identify opportunities to mainstream CE in ADB operations; and (iv) upskill ADB project officers on steps to incorporate CE into programs and the early part of project preparation.
(Materials for succeeding parts of the series will be made available at the end of each session.)
Program and Learning Materials:
| Date | Session / Activity | Presentation Material | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep 2021 | Session 1: Circular Economy: Are we there yet? |
Introduction to Circular Economy The first session of the Circular Economy (CE) Sprint Series,Closing the Circle: Reducing Plastic Pollution and Promoting Green Businesses, introduced... |
Marianne Bigum, Dave Albao |
| 23 Sep 2021 | Session 1: Circular Economy: Are we there yet? |
VIDEO: Introduction to Circular Economy |
| Date | Session / Activity | Presentation Material | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Oct 2021 | Session 2: Enabling and Designing for Circularity: Integration of Plastic Pollution Reduction in ADB Projects | Circular Economy Workshop for the Asian Development Bank | Arthur Neeteson |
| 07 Oct 2021 | Session 2: Enabling and Designing for Circularity: Integration of Plastic Pollution Reduction in ADB Projects |
Full Circle: A Resource Guide for the Circular Economy Sprint Series (Session 2) A resource guide for the Circular Economy Sprint Series (Session 2: Enabling and Designing for Circularity) |
| Date | Session / Activity | Presentation Material | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Nov 2021 | PSOD Workshop: Plastics, Purpose, and the Private Sector: Green Businesses and Supply Chains |
Breaking the Plastic Wave This presentation provides insights on the role of the private sector in reducing plastic waste and pollution. |
Winnie Lau |
| 04 Nov 2021 | PSOD Workshop: Plastics, Purpose, and the Private Sector: Green Businesses and Supply Chains |
Exploring Plastics Purpose in Green Business This presentation provides an overview of the investment opportunities along the plastic value chain and in key sectors (e.g., agribusiness, food and ... |
Merrin Pearse |
| 04 Nov 2021 | PSOD Workshop: Plastics, Purpose, and the Private Sector: Green Businesses and Supply Chains |
VIDEO: Plastics, Purpose, and the Private Sector: Green Businesses and Supply Chains |
Winnie Lau, Merrin Pearse |
| 04 Nov 2021 | PSOD Workshop: Plastics, Purpose, and the Private Sector: Green Businesses and Supply Chains |
Full Circle: A Resource Guide for the Circular Economy Sprint Series (PSOD Workshop) A resource guide for the Circular Economy Sprint Series (PSOD Workshop: Purpose, Plastics, and the Private Sector: Green Businesses and Supply Chains) |
| Date | Session / Activity | Presentation Material | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov 2021 | Session 3: Seatizen and Small Business Action on Plastic Pollution |
Plastics Circularity: Consumer Behavior & Community Engagement This presentation gives an overview of plastic circularity, consumer behavior, and community engagement in Southeast Asia. |
Lerwen Liu |
| 11 Nov 2021 | Session 3: Seatizen and Small Business Action on Plastic Pollution |
VIDEO: Plastics Circularity: Consumer Behavior & Community Engagement |
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| 11 Nov 2021 | Session 3: Seatizen and Small Business Action on Plastic Pollution |
Seatizen and Small Business Action on Reducing Plastic Polution This presentation discussed case studies aboutwaste collection, sorting, and recycling. |
Marianne Bigum, Dave Albao |
| 11 Nov 2021 | Session 3: Seatizen and Small Business Action on Plastic Pollution |
VIDEO: Seatizen and Small Business Action on Reducing Plastic Polution |
| Date | Session / Activity | Presentation Material | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov 2021 | Session 4: Ways for Waste: Innovations and Technology in Solid Waste Management Systems |
Waste Management and Recycling Technology Selection for Circular Economy in Developing Member Countries This presentation discusses proven and promising waste collection, sorting, and recycling technologies for the region and for planning city investments... |
James Baker |
| 18 Nov 2021 | Session 4: Ways for Waste: Innovations and Technology in Solid Waste Management Systems |
VIDEO: Waste Management and Recycling Technology Selection for Circular Economy in Developing Member Countries |
James Baker |
| 18 Nov 2021 | Session 4: Ways for Waste: Innovations and Technology in Solid Waste Management Systems |
Full Circle: A Resource Guide for the Circular Economy Sprint Series (Session 4) A resource guide for the Circular Economy Sprint Series (Session 4: Ways for Waste) |